Frank McGlynn netted in the 28th minute, a cheeky chip or fluky finish depending on your viewpoint, to haul Donegal back into it, only for Michael Newman to net at the other end, giving Meath a 1-7 to 1-5 advantage at the short whistle.

Newman and Brian McMahon pushed Meath further ahead, but Donegal hit back. Neil Gallagher came off the bench to steady the ship and, with Christy Toye industrious, they came back to edge ahead.

Newman and Graham Reilly both looked to have won it for Meath in the closing stages, but Murphy levelled each time.

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